This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Storytime at Cascade Lake Park 3:00pm–3:30pm Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Storytime at Cascade Lake Park 3:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join us for an outdoor storytime at Cascade Lake Park (88 23rd Ave SW, 55902). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 2:45-3:45PM.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center 9:30am–10:00am Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join Rochester Public Library at Quarry Hill Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indoor classroom.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Game Day at the Library! 1:00pm–5:00pm Adults, All This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Game Day at the Library! 1:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Flower Arranging Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Flower Arranging Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative, Learning, Performances/Presentations Event Description: Would you like to learn the basics of making an award winning floral arrangement?
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Cardboard Creations! 2:30pm–3:30pm Youth (ages 6-12) This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Cardboard Creations! 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative Event Description: We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and constructions.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Info Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Event Description: We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 2025 Tue LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night at the Library! 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 2025 Tue LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night at the Library! 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Ready to play Unstable Unicorns, Uno, Sparkle Kitty, and other fun games? Join us for this welcoming meetup led by Rochester Public Schools GSA members.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Storytime at Eyota Farmers Market 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Storytime at Eyota Farmers Market 6:00pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join us for an outdoor storytime at Eyota Farmers Market in West Side Park (303 W 5th Street, Eyota, MN 55934). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 4PM-6:30PM.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Craft & Chat for Adults: Words Inform Images 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Craft & Chat for Adults: Words Inform Images 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Join us to watch a class from Creativebug! Explore various ways that reading and writing can intersect with visual art. Use your favorite story, poetry, and music to fuel art through collage, mark-making, and doodling. Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Elephant & Piggie Party! 10:30am–11:30am Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Elephant & Piggie Party! 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! This program will be repeated on Wednesday, July 23 at 4:30PM. Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Elephant & Piggie Meet & Greet 2:00pm–2:30pm Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Registration Required This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Elephant & Piggie Meet & Greet 2:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Sensory Friendly Registration Required Event Description: This lower-stimulation opportunity to meet & take a picture with Elephant & Piggie in the library auditorium is limited to 20 total participants. Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Elephant & Piggie Party! 4:30pm–5:30pm Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Elephant & Piggie Party! 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Join us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Family Dance Party! 10:30am–11:00am Youth (ages 0-5), Families This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Family Dance Party! 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families Event Description: Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families!
Jul 24 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm Jul 24 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Corner Event Description: A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 24 2025 Thu English Conversation Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Families, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 24 2025 Thu English Conversation Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Families, Adults Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Rochester Public Library Auditorium
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Jul 27 2025 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, All This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Jul 27 2025 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Mystery Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Mystery Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting RoomJoin us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels! Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Cardboard Creations! 2:30pm–3:30pm Youth (ages 6-12) This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Cardboard Creations! 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative Event Description: We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and constructions.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Info Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Event Description: We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Tom the Creature Teacher 4:30pm–5:30pm Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Tom the Creature Teacher 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Come see several types of frogs, lizards, and turtles from around the world. Those attending will be given the opportunity to touch many of the critters while they are being presented.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting RoomJoin us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Family Dance Party! 10:30am–11:00am Youth (ages 0-5), Families This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Family Dance Party! 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families Event Description: Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families!
Jul 31 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm Jul 31 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Corner Event Description: A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.
